Winter Issue CSL Launches HSDPA Mobile Broandband Service with

COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG

C SL announced the launch of High-Speed

Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) Mobile

Broadband Service and Dopod 838Pro, the

world’s first HSDPA handset. With CSL’s ter-

ritory-wide HSDPA Mobile Broadband Service

and the powerful all-in-one handset Dopod

838Pro, customers can now enjoy a faster and

richer communications experience with true

mobility.

CSL’s Chief Executive Officer, Hubert Ng,

said, “We are very pleased to launch HSDPA

Mobile Broadband Service and pioneer the in-

troduction of the world’s first HSDPA hand-

set, Dopod 838Pro, offering customers much

higher data transmission rates at up to

1.8Mbps. That means faster downloads, im-

proved productivity and greater convenience.

In short, we are unlocking the power of mobile

communications for our customers.”

“HSDPA is a smooth evolution to our 3G ser-

vice. CSL’s HSDPA network enables customers

to enjoy high-quality broadband mobile data

services and we will gradually enhance the data

rate to 3.6Mbps when supporting devices are

available.”

Unlock the Power of CSL’s HSDPA Mobile

Broadband Service

The Dopod 838Pro is an outstanding choice for

both corporate customers and individuals

needing high-performance mobile services.

The Dopod 838Pro offers an attractive design

and a comprehensive range of features. This

rich function set—combined with CSL’s terri-

tory-wide HSDPA network— enables customers

to surf the Internet, download email and ac-

cess a huge range of applications with greater

convenience.

Customers also benefit from CSL’s extensive

international data roaming service, which of-

fers 3G and HSDPA coverage in 67 and 35

destinations, respectively.

Winter Issue

December 2006

CAHK NEW SERVICES &

PRODUCTS BULLETIN

CSL–HSDPA Mobile Broadband Service

1

KDDI–International Ethernet Service

2

New World–NWT and HP offer FREE…

3-4

One2Free–“freeBlog” 4

CPCNet-Best for Security In-formation Management

5-6

SmarTone-3.6 Mbps Mobile Broadband Service

7

One2Free–Exclusive Mobile En-terainment…

8

PCCW–Major sports deal…. 9

PEOPLES-Enhanced Cross-broader Service Support

10-11

New World-NWT and Lucent Technologies Join Hands….

11

CSL 1010–BlackBerry 8707g and Nokia E61 3G Handset

12

PCCW-broadcast real-time TV to mobile

13

PEOPLES-“Just Handset Shop” 14

Key Telecom Statistics 15

CAHK Corner 16-18

Inside this issue:

CSL Launches HSDPA Mobile Broandband Service with Dopod 838Pro – The World’s First HSDPA Handset

By Hong Kong CSL Limited


K DDI Corporation (“KDDI”), the Japan parent company of

KDDI Hong Kong, announced in June of this year the introduc-

tion of Ethernet services to the international market with a

commencement date set for September. “KDDI Global Powered

Ethernet” is a departure from current international Ethernet

offerings currently available as the backbone uses Ethernet-

over-Ethernet on layer 2 switching.

KDDI’s experience in Japan, where we are the largest single

provider in the layer 2 market, has led us to take this switched

Ethernet approach. In the highly competitive, and extremely

discerning, Japanese market, our Ethernet services have con-

sistently achieved service availability of over 99.999% and

have led our product to be regarded as the market leader. The

international service builds on the strengths of the Japan do-

mestic one, using the same technical specifications, design and

operations teams, and uses multiple redundant international

cables to ensure service availability remains high.

The predominant networking technology in the world of local

area networks (LANs) is Ethernet which uses flat layer 2 (or

MAC) addresses for addressing purposes as opposed to the

hierarchical IP addressing scheme used by IP-based networks

such as the Internet and IPVPNs. Ethernet has, however, until

recently, been restricted to the confines of the LAN. Any or-

ganization wishing to extend its network beyond the bounda-

ries of the local building or campus has been forced to use a

variety of wide-area network (WAN) technologies such as

leased lines or IPVPN services. All these methods involve a de-

gree of translation from the original Ethernet technology and

suppress the broadcast function essential for the “plug-and-

play” functionality of Ethernet.

Over the last few years, however, new Ethernet standards

have brought Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) and Giga Ethernet

(1000Mbps) to the domestic WAN allowing customers to con-

nect their geographically separated LANs into a single network.

A number of telecommunication carriers in the Asian region

have attempted to provide similar services to their interna-

tional users using two main methods for doing so. Neither is

‘native’ Ethernet in that both methods use different technolo-

gies to imitate Ethernet.

The first method is to use a standard international private

leased line (IPLC) and simply use conversion equipment at ei-

ther end to provide Ethernet interfaces (or “handoff”) to the

user. The limitation of this method is that the many-to-many

characteristic of Ethernet is lost and individual connections

must be set up between each site. While any carrier can pro-

vide such a service, it is the most expensive option as a com-

pletely dedicated IPLC must be set up for each pair of sites.

A second method is to use a Multi-Protocol Label Switching

(MPLS) network, using layer 3 routers, to provide the user with

a network that mimics Ethernet. This solution, known as Virtual

Private LAN Service (VPLS), overcomes the limitations of using

point-to-point connections and provides the user with many-to-

many connections, while not actually using Ethernet over the

backbone. It is also more cost-effective than leased lines as

the carrier network is a shared one spreading the costs over a

number of customers rather than a single user being liable for

the entire costs of a dedicated line.

KDDI has taken a third approach to meeting user needs by in-

stalling extremely high-quality layer 2 switches in strategic

locations around the world, including Hong Kong, to provide

Ethernet services (up to 100Mbps of bandwidth) to our inter-

national users. This approach leverages on our success with

this product in the Japanese market – a market where layer 2

services are rapidly overtaking layer 3 IPVPN services as the

preferred WAN technology for large corporate users.

Once their initial network is up and running, customers will be

able to simply add on additional sites by making use of their

local Metro Ethernet provider to connect our local layer 2

switches. This approach, using a shared network, also provides

end-users with less expensive service than is the case for

leased lines. The difference in charges for these two types of

services is likely to be in the region of twenty percent.

The roadmap for implementation is for service to commence

initially in the United States and Japan (September) and the

main Asian financial centers of Hong Kong and Singapore (both

scheduled for December). Service will then be expanded to

other major areas such as China, Korea and the United Kingdom

and to other countries as customer demand dictates.

KDDI introduces Internat iona l Ethernet Serv ice By KDDI Hong Kong L im i ted


N ew World Telecommunications Limited (“NWT”) and

Hewlett-Packard HK SAR Ltd (“HP”) announced their joint

force to bring the true one-stop-shop managed e-mail solu-

tion – “NWT Hosted Exchange” to Hong Kong’s 300,000

strong SOHOs and SMEs, with 3-month FREE push mail ser-

vice. A comprehensive and reliable managed e-mail solution

with ultimate mobility, scalability and security is no longer a

privilege to enterprises only.

“NWT Hosted Exchange” allows both owners and employees

of smaller-scaled companies to enjoy the full functionality

of Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and push mail service,

as well as the world-class security and backup protection, at

affordable monthly fees. They can keep close contacts with

customers, business partners and friends anytime, anywhere

at their fingertips via the state-of-the-art HP PDA phones

including iPAQ rw6828 and hw6965 Mobile Messenger.

“The growing broadband penetration and the increasing

popularity of Internet applications like online bidding and e-

Commerce have created business opportunities for SOHOs

and SMEs. Additionally, a recent research shows that 40%

of working hours of the workforce was spent away from its

office area in 2005. And 66% of the workforce will become

mobile workforce by the end of 2006, estimated by another

analysis. The estimated productivity gain could be as high as

HK$15 billion,” mentioned Samuel Poon, Director of Technol-

ogy and Development of NWT.

Poon added, “Mobility and flexibility are vital to the success

of SOHOs and SMEs. We envision that ‘NWT Hosted Ex-change’ and its push mail service can help SOHOs and SMEs

further mobilize their businesses and benefit from greater

business productivity and responsiveness whilst on the move.

We are delighted to share the same vision with HP, the ma-

jor supplier of handheld devices including sophisticated PDA

phones, to extend the managed e-mail solution and its mobile

functionality to smaller-scaled companies at an irresistible

monthly fee.”

“Currently, many companies are providing e-mail solutions in

the market. However, only HP and NWT offer the true push

mail technology in a secure environment which saves cost and

increases efficiency for budget-conscious customers,” said

Eva Hui, Marketing Manager of Personal Systems Group of

HP.

“With the powerful HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger, busy SO-

HOs and SMEs no longer need to sacrifice connectivity when

being away from their desks,” said Hui. “With the handheld

devices’ wireless e-mail, voice and fast data access, our cus-

tomers can get more done and be more mobile with fewer

devices.”

About “NWT Hosted Exchange” “NWT Hosted Exchange” is the true one-stop-shop managed

e-mail solution, with ultimate mobility, scalability and secu-

rity and stability for SOHOs, SMEs, enterprises and the

mobile workforce. The new service package of “NWT Hosted Exchange” comprises:

♦ Hosting e-mail service riding on Microsoft Exchange

Server 2003

♦ Push mail service with 3-month FREE trial

♦ HP PDA phone

NWT and HP offer FREE Push Mail Service to SOHOs and SMEs By New World Telecommunications Limited

One2Free launched “freeBlog” as the trendy, new mobile experience By Hong Kong CSL Limited

O ne2Free’s latest service innovation – “freeBlog” – is an

online platform for trendsetters to express their opinions

and to access online content, anytime, anywhere, with their

handsets. Trendsetters can use unlimited “freeBlog” space

to showcase their creativity. They can share their diaries,

thoughts, photographs or even videos with friends and rela-

tives. At the same time, One2Free customers can use their

handsets to send text, photographs or videos to 5056

through WAP, SMS or MMS. They can also browse

“freeBlog” content via WAP. All services are free of charge.

Trendsetters only need to go to http://

one2free.com/blog, where they will find sub-categories of

“freeBlog” content. “freeBlog” visitors can also enjoy

Wyman’s and other trendy people’s blog content.


Compared to operating their own e-mail solutions, custom-

ers with 2 to 20 mailboxes save up to HK$100,000 in 3

years. In addition, “NWT Hosted Exchange” provides:

♦ A rich e-mail messaging and collaboration solution

powered by Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

♦ Complete Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 functional-

ity, with calendaring, scheduling and task organizing

♦ Push mail service allowing real time synchronization

of Inbox, Contacts, Calendar and Tasks inside Out-

look between desktop PCs and handheld devices on

the move

♦ Flexible access via any Web browser from any PC

with an Internet connection through Microsoft Of-

fice Outlook Web Access

♦ Full range of security, anti-virus, anti-spam protec-

tion and worry-free backup under dedicated, expert

technical support on 7x24 basis

♦ Free software upgrades once new versions become

available

For enquiries about “NWT Hosted Exchange”, please call

the NWT’s service hotline at (852) 2133 7832 or visit:

www.nwthostedexchange.com.

Continued New World Telecommunications Ltd.

Best Strategies for Security Information Management By CPCNet Hong Kong Limited

A daily onslaught of security data from disparate sys-

tems, platforms and applications delivers the first challenge.

Numerous solutions such as antivirus software, firewalls, in-

trusion detection / prevention systems, access control, and

authentication systems are some of the major security infra-

structure components. All present various information in dif-

ferent formats, store it in different places and report to

different locations. To achieve high effectiveness, all com-

ponents must be monitored and managed around the clock.

Without attaining this service level, or cannot be assured

that their security system will be well protected since hack-

ers, fraudsters, and rogue employees may attack your system

anytime, anywhere. As a popular saying “Security Never

Sleeps”, enterprises need around-the-clock monitoring to

ensure real-time protection against any security threats.

Security is more than an IT Project

New vulnerabilities and new exploits are discovered every

day. But contrary to common perception, security is more

than an IT project: simply installing point products is not

enough to assume an organization is safe. Specifically, de-

ployed does not mean correctly configured, constantly moni-

tored or updated with the appropriate software patches.

This perception problem does not just affect the small to

medium-sized enterprise, large organizations are particularly

vulnerable as they typically have a complex and intercon-

nected IT infrastructure. This makes the need to install

patches a serious challenge, and often an impossible one to

achieve with any meaningful level of control or testing. In

theory, and provided the necessary security resources are

available in-house and staff are fully trained on the security

devices to be updated, organizations should be able to patch

in time to mitigate exposure to attacks. Unfortunately in

most organizations a shortage of high-qualified personnel

with the available time is the rule rather than the exception.

Facing these realities, enterprises should evaluate the best

strategies for security information management.

Intelligence Collaboration

Today, more than ever, businesses need the right security

products and/or services to safeguard critical information

systems, protect vital customer information and mitigate the

havoc a break-in could wreak on a company’s reputation.

CPCNet, a leading provider of MPLS VPN in Greater China and

Asia Pacific, and Cybertrust, the global information security spe-

cialist, joined forces to offer an Integrated Suite of Informa-

tion Security Services - TrustCSI™ to companies operating in

Greater China. TrustCSI™ is a comprehensive suite of security

initiatives to improve level of security, enhance compliance, pro-

vide greater efficiency of security operations and reduce costs

for organizations. A series of security services includes: Trust-

C™: Compliance Management Solution; Trust-S™: Managed Secu-

rity Services (MSS) & Trust-I™: Forensics Investigation Ser-

vices. TrustCSI™ the new services are driven out of a world-

class Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Hong Kong.

Trust works simply

The CPCNet’s SOC was built on top of the company's carrier-

grade Network Operations Centre (NOC) and fully leverages Cy-

bertrust's global security expertise and intelligence. On top of

professional training, CPCNet crafted the necessary security

policies, procedures and processes to ensure the highest stan-

dards of service delivery. TrustCSI™ services are vendor and

technology neutral, meaning they can be adapted to support any

type of IT infrastructure. Through a broad range of TrustCSI™

solutions flexible enough to meet the varying needs of different

types of organizations, customers will benefit from 24x7 device

monitoring and threat tracking, security analysis, reporting and

compliance.

Intelligence gathering

As part of the venture, CPCNet leverages Cybertrust’s world-

renowned OnlineGuardian technology to improve intelligence

gathering on devices deployed in its customer’s information secu-

rity networks. With this technology and through the use of a

Security Dashboard interface, CPCNet can provide customers

with a real-time, consistent and centralized overview of their

information security controls and security status.



Powered by Technology

CPCNet's SOC composed of powerful SEAM® (State and

Event Analysis Machine) technology. The events and security

information from the different monitored devices are being

sent over a secured connection from the customer site to the

SMC. At the SMC, all incoming feeds are captured, normal-

ized, analyzed, and processed by SEAM® engine, this advance

technology allowing CPCNet's security analysts to take cor-

rective action before an attack can cause damage to custom-

ers' business systems. Through Trust-S™ on-line dashboard,

customers can get a real-time view of their security posture

and the effectiveness of security devices at every level.

Security Operations Architecture

CPCNet’s SOC applies a 3-Tier Security Operations Architec-

ture – 1st-Tier: putting devices in customer's premises for

collecting data; 2nd-Tier: utilizing our unmanned Security

Management Centre (SMC) for processing on initial monitoring

and screening; 3rd-Tier: monitoring and managing data

through CPCNet’s SOC. This architecture guarantees high re-

dundancy in which gives customers an enhanced security pos-

ture.

The Key Cornerstones of a SOC

The Key Cornerstones of a SOC

How It Works

Monitoring—We monitor the availability and health of firewalls,

routers and VPNs, and process their security logs. Availability,

health and security incidents are analyzed by the Security

Analysts in our Security Operations Centers, published on Real-

time Security Dashboard and escalated to provide information

critical to risk containment, risk mitigation and risk acceptance

decisions.

Monitoring and Management—In addition to all the features

provided by a monitoring service, management adds both the

proactive management of the device, such as installing patches

and deploying product updates, and the management of the

rule-sets and policies of the device.

Trustworthy Managed Security Solutions

Selecting the right MSSP is a critical decision for any organi-

zation. The TrustCSI™ model offers organizations the peace

of mind that comes with the proven performance of the re-

gion’s leading communication and security solution provider,

combined with Cybertrust’s industry-leading OnlineGuardian

technology and MSS operations expertise. By collaborating

with Cybertrust, CPCNet’s TrustCSI™ deploys the Managed

SOC MSSP baseline in the Asia Pacific marketplace, provides

device monitoring and delivers an integrated information secu-

rity management services for addressing enterprises’ need

across Asia.

Continued CPCNet Hong Kong Ltd.


SmarTone-Vodafone launches 3.6Mbps Mobile Broadband service with USB modem By SmarTone Vodafone

S marTone-Vodafone announced the launch of its 3.6 Mbps

SmarTone-Vodafone Mobile Broadband.

“We are pleased to introduce Hong Kong’s first 3.6 Mbps Mo-

bile Broadband, which delivers true mobile broadband experi-

ence,” said Mr. Douglas Li, CEO of SmarTone-Vodafone.

“SmarTone-Vodafone Mobile Broadband enables customers to

move into a new stage where cables are a thing of the past. It

promises customers secure broadband Internet connection,

anytime, everywhere, helping to unleash their lives with true

broadband freedom.”

Using Hong Kong’s first 3.6Mbps USB mo-

dem, SmarTone-Vodafone Mobile Broad-

band enables customers to enjoy web

browsing, email access and downloads

through its unrivalled 3.6Mbps HSDPA

Hong Kong-wide coverage. Customers can

now enjoy broadband connection every-

where in Hong Kong.

SmarTone-Vodafone offers more roaming destinations around

the world than any other Hong Kong operator, with 32 HSDPA

roaming destinations, 70 3G roaming destinations and 143 GPRS

roaming destinations.

Unlike hotspots or borrowed wireless LANs where data protec-

tion is not guaranteed, SmarTone-Vodafone Mobile Broadband

customers can have their own secure private broadband Inter-

net connection, wherever they go. With SmarTone-Vodafone

Mobile Broadband, customers can also enjoy smart savings on

costly multiple fixed line rentals as they can now use one sub-

scription for full PC functionalities at different locations.

SmarTone-Vodafone Mobile Broadband is extremely easy to

use. It offers an enhanced, user-friendly dashboard interface

which allows customers to access broadband connection, man-

age emails and keep track of usage.

For changing consumers’ mindset about broadband, a dedicated

and dynamic website (www.GetMoving.com.hk) has been created.

This innovative and highly interactive medium is designed to

engage and stimulate consumers through a broad range of con-

tent and activities. It encourages feedback and contribution,

and entertains through content that can be downloaded. Mem-

bers of the public are invited to come and explore the website,

and have fun.

Flexi, SmarTone-Vodafone’s innovative pay-as-you-go service

plan for unrestricted web access, offers simplicity, flexibility

and great value. It requires no registration and no contract. It

offers one rate for local usage at $100 per 50MB and one-rate

roaming worldwide at $0.12 per KB. Customers can top up their

accounts anytime using recharge vouchers, credit cards or PPS

for as little as $100, and extend the use of their accumulated

balance for 30 days. Customers only have to pay when sending

and receiving data, not for being connected.

The Flexi Starter Kit, retailing at $2,488, is available at all

SmarTone-Vodafone stores and at over 250 computer dealers

and retail stores. The package includes a Vodafone Mobile Con-

nect USB modem and $500 free start-up usage ($100 pre-

loaded credit plus four $100 vouchers to use at anytime) for

customers to experience the true mobile broadband.

“SmarTone-Vodafone Mobile Broadband offers consumers a

revolutionary way to have private and secure broadband con-

nection. Now, they can have the first experience with true

Broadband To Go.” Mr. Li added.

SmarTone-Vodafone 3.6Mbps Mobile Broad-

band marks a new era when cables are a

thing of the past. Two models cast off their

old dresses made of 300 cables with a total

length of 1,800 feet, signifying the arrival of

the new era -- Broadband To Go.

C SL One2Free is committed to offering the trendiest ser-

vice for its customers. One2Free customers can enjoy the

ground-breaking pre-release “Album Preview” and “Dual

Download” services on the “Music Channel”. The new services

enable customers to be the first to pre-listen to Leo Ku’s pre-

release album with audio streaming technology, and download

full songs to their handsets and computers simultaneously. In

addition, One2Free customers can enjoy the exclusive mobile

drama – “Never Too Late” on “3G Mobile TV”.

“Being a trend-setting mobile brand, One2Free is continuously

providing the most fashionable mobile entertainment for the

youth market. Since the launch of the innovative ‘3G Mobile

TV’ service, One2Free has been enriching its exciting mobile

entertainment with fabulous mobile dramas. One2Free ‘3G Mo-

bile TV’ is showing the mobile drama – ‘Never Too Late’ to coin-

cide with the release of Leo Ku’s latest album. Furthermore, we

continue to lead the market by introducing Hong Kong’s first

pre-release ‘Album Preview’ and ‘Dual Download’ services. These

services enable our customers to be the first to pre-listen and

download songs of a pre-release album”, said Carol Wan, CSL’s

General Manager, Brand Marketing.

First to enjoy “Album Preview” and “Dual Download” of a

pre-release album on “Music Channel”

One2Free launches the first pre-release “Album Preview” ser-

vice, which is available on the “Music Channel”. One2Free cus-

tomers can use their 3G handsets to access the “Never Too

Late Special” and pre-listen to Leo Ku’s pre-release album with

audio streaming technology. What’s more, the innovative “Dual

Download” service allows customers to download the full song

to their handsets and computers simultaneously. Customers

can listen to the song at any time with their handsets or MP3

players. One2Free customers can truly experience “That’s so

free!”.

Exclusive content from Leo Ku’s mobile drama – “Never Too

Late”

In addition to providing the pre-release album for customers,

One2Free “3G Mobile TV” also enables customers to enjoy Leo

Ku’s directorial debut, the mobile drama – “Never Too Late”.

There are 15 episodes in the mobile drama. One2Free custom-

ers can dial *888 to make a video call with their 3G handsets

and access “Never Too Late” in the “Mobile Drama Channel” of

“3G Mobile TV”. Leo Ku’s fans can also watch Leo’s daily video

clips from the new “Leo Ku’s Daily Channel”.

Moreover, One2Free customers can enjoy the trailer, making-

of and interviews with the characters. The monthly fee for

“3G Mobile TV” is $30 including 100 “3G Mobile TV” minutes.

For more information about the products and services, please

call or click on these hotlines and websites:

1O1O Customers: (852) 888 1010／www.csl1010.com

One2Free Customers: (852) 25 123 123／www.one2free.com


One2Free Launched Exclusive Mobile Entertainment from Leo Ku’s Pre-release Album Hong Kong’s First Pre-release “Album Preview” and “Dual Download” Service on “Music Channel”

By Hong Kong CSL Limited


P CCW announced expanded partnerships with leading

television sports providers to supply major sports content

to PCCW mobile – a further major step in PCCW’s strategy

to extend its now TV programming to its mobile phone net-

work.

Through ESPN STAR Sports, PCCW mobile will offer Mobile

ESPN content, which includes its ever-popular SportsCenter

news program, along with other key sports content.

PCCW mobile will also offer,action from next season’s Bar-

clays English Premier League (2006/07) through a new part-

nership with Sportev, one of the world’s leading mobile and

broadband sports content providers.

PCCW mobile has also exclusively acquired England’s FA Cup

mobile content for the next two seasons (2006/07 and

2007/08).

“The new content line-up in the sports category is a signifi-

cant addition to the range of services PCCW mobile pro-

vides,” PCCW Executive Director Alex Arena said. “With our

technological prowess and strong relationships with the

leading content providers, we are able to supply world-

beating multi-media content across all our platforms, giving

customers the content they want, how and when they want

it.”

“Our customers value sports content and we are delighted

to be able to extend their TV experience to other plat-

forms via PCCW’s 3G mobile phone services.”

Mobile ESPN delivers an unparalleled sports experience,

with a combination of in-depth mobile sports news, video

news clips and analysis. SportsCenter Mobile News will also

provide daily bulletins, breaking news and individual story

updates from the world of sport.

The Barclays English Premier League mobile video package

will bring soccer fans complete near-live video coverage of

the 2006/07 season, including pre-match analysis, goals,

major incidents (red card, penalties, etc), match summaries

and weekly summaries on all 380 matches to be played dur-

ing the season.

now TV already provides PCCW mobile with news and mar-

ket analysis from now Business News Channel, a selection

of the best weekly programs through “Top Picks of the

Week”, channel highlights and movie trailers.

PCCW delivers high quality content to customers over sev-

eral platforms: now TV, PCCW mobile, NGFL, Netvigator

broadband and now.com.hk.

Major sports deal for PCCW mobile PCCW cements its position as most comprehensive multi-platform content provider in Hong Kong

By PCCW Limited

PEOPLES Enhanced Cross-boarder Service Support By China Mobile Peoples Telephone Co Limited

C apitalizing on the synergies with its holding

company China Mobile, PEOPLES further real ized

its caring mission by providing attentive customer

services for China Mobile ’s VIPs in Hong Kong, and

strengthening the support for its own customers

traveling in China.

Cross-boarder SIM Card Replacement Service

With the goal of better strengthening mobile ser-

vice support for customers during cross-boarder

traveling, bi-lateral SIM card replacement service

was launched between PEOPLES and China Mobile

Shenzhen.

From now on, whenever PEOPLES customers lose or

encounter problems with their SIM cards while

traveling in Shenzhen, they are supported by imme-

diate SIM card replacement and mobile service re-

sumption at any of the 80 China Mobile outlets

across Shenzhen.

O n the other

hand, GoTone postpaid customers from China Mo-

bile Shenzhen wil l be able to enjoy the same ser-

vices provided by 47 PEOPLES outlets across Hong

Kong.

China Mobile GoTone VIP Centre at the Hong Kong Inter-

national Airport

PEOPLES also renders ful l support to optimize the

communication experience for China Mobile GoTone

VIPs during their stay or transit in Hong Kong. Op-

erated by PEOPLES, the newly-launched “China Mo-

bile GoTone VIP Centre” at the Hong Kong Interna-

tional Airport provides a comfortable environment

for eligible China Mobile VIPs to take a rest and

relax before departure from or after arrival to

Hong Kong.

‧ Eligible Customers：China Mobile VIPs - GoTone Diamond /

Gold /Sliver Card Holders

‧ Facilities & Services：

- Complimentary snacks and drinks

- Chinese and English newspapers and magazines

- Free Internet access

- Japan and Korea roaming handset rental service

- SIM card replacement service

- Sale of PEOPLES prepaid products and selected handset

models

- Car rental assistance

- General mobile service enquiries

‧ Opening Hours：7 a.m. – 11 p.m. (All Days)

‧ Location：TE01, Check-in Hall, Aisle H, Hong Kong Interna-

tional Airport


N ew World Telecommunications Limited (NWT) and

Lucent Technologies (Lucent) (NYSE: LU) today announced

that Lucent will provide its leading IP Multi-media Subsys-

tem (IMS) platform to NWT, enabling the telco to create

and deliver simple, seamless, secure, portable, personal

multimedia services for their subscribers over its optical

IP network to different types of end user devices. Lucent’s

IMS platform allows NWT to easily implement new and in-

novative services over an internationally recognized stan-

dard. NWT is Hong Kong’s first fixed line operator to de-

ploy an IMS platform.

York Mok, Chief Operating Officer of NWT said, “the

global telecommunications industry has entered the new

era of transforming traditional network to pure IP net-

work, which is the cornerstone in the emergence of fixed-

mobile convergence (FMC) services. Being the leading IP

and telecom service provider in Hong Kong and the region,

we endeavour to create unparalleled value to our custom-

ers. Deploying Lucent’s IMS platform helps us leap ahead in

strengthening our flexibility to develop innovative multime-

dia messaging and collaboration services, over a single plat-

form, seamlessly over different devices like telephones,

PDAs, notebooks and mobile phones. This will allow NWT

to leap frog in the direction of FMC services and allow our

customers to experience a more enjoyable, enriched com-

munications in the future.“

Qu, Jiadong, Lucent Services China President said, “By im-

plementing Lucent’s IMS Platform into their fixed network,

NWT will be able to pursue a new service model that will

allow for faster and more cost effective implementation of

new and innovative end-user applications to better improve

service offerings to subscribers.”

Lucent’s IMS platform enables carriers to deliver both new

and traditional seamless multimedia services to IP or leg-

acy wireline / wireless subscribers. The global leader in

IMS enabled networks, Lucent now has 9 customers in its


NWT AND LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES JOIN HANDS IN ENTERING THE NEW ERA OF FMC

New World Telecommunications Limited

Japan/Korea Roaming Handset Rental Service for China

Mobile Shenzhen Customers

China Mobile Shenzhen GoTone customers can

also enjoy PEOPLES Japan/ Korea 3G roaming

handset rental service for keeping connected

with home during their visits to these two coun-

tries.

By simply registering the handset rental request

at designated China Mobile ’s outlets prior to de-

parture for Hong Kong, China Mobile customers

can enjoy the convenience of handset col lection

and return at selected PEOPLES outlets upon

arrival to Hong Kong.

To further enhance the convenience and effi-

ciency for such rental service, PEOPLES also of-

fers customers an option for delivering the

handset ordered directly to a local address

where they wil l stay in Hong Kong.

Continued China Mobile Peoples Telephone Co., Ltd.


CSL 1O1O Launches BlackBerry 8707g and Nokia E61 3G Handset Enabling customers to enjoy BlackBerry email solution and 3G infotainment

anywhere including Japan and Korea By Hong Kong CSL Limited

C SL 1O1O announces the launch of the new 3G Black-

Berry® 8707gTM Wireless Handheld and the Nokia E61 3G

Handset. 1O1O customers not only can enjoy true world-

wide roaming services, including Japan and Korea, but also

enjoy a better 3G experience with CSL’s superior

“Integrated 3G Network”. In addition, the BlackBerry

8707g and the Nokia E61 support 1O1O’s exclusive “Info

Easy Reader”, keeping customers connected with the latest

information, which is automatically and regularly refreshed.

Enjoy a truly worldwide roaming service with

the BlackBerry 8707g Wireless Handheld

The BlackBerry 8707g Wireless Handheld is a 3G-enabled

BlackBerry handheld that supports Japan and Korea roam-

ing. 1O1O customers can enjoy worldwide data roaming

services in over 140 countries and destinations. Moreover,

they are served by 1O1O’s dedicated 24-hour international

toll-free hotline with a team of certified BlackBerry sales

and technical experts who are ready to answer any ques-

tions that may arise.

In addition, with CSL 1O1O’s superior “Integrated 3G Net-

work”, customers can enjoy a better 3G experience when

browsing the internet and using data services locally with

the BlackBerry 8707g.

Enjoy BlackBerry’s email service and 3G infotainment

with the Nokia E61

The quadband and 3G-enabled Nokia E61 is the first hand-

set supporting BlackBerry’s email service. 1O1O customers

can enjoy worldwide mobile email service in over 140 coun-

tries and destinations including Japan and Korea, and can

also enjoy 3G infotainment anywhere with the Nokia E61.

Nokia E61 integrates with the “push” technology of Black-

Berry Connect platform, enables email to be automatically

delivered to the handset. It also supports email attach-

ment viewing including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel,

ZIP and PDF so customers will not miss any important email

and attached information while they are on the move.

1O1O’s exclusive “Info Easy Reader” keeps customers

connected with the latest information

In addition to the existing series of 1O1O services on

BlackBerry 8707g and Nokia E61, 1O1O customers can now

enjoy the exclusive “Info Easy Reader”. Customers can

browse the news and information from Apple Daily, Ming

Pao, Reuters News and Dow Jones Finance anytime or have

the latest headlines conveniently pushed to their handheld

at intervals.

1O1O’s exclusive “Info Easy Reader” rides on the advanced

"Really Simple Syndication (RSS)" technology, providing

customers with a user-friendly platform for accessing in-

formation from four channels including News, Finance,

Horse Racing and Entertainment. Customers can select

specific content from each channel or content from other

internet sources supporting the RSS format. Updates of

selected information will be pushed to their handheld auto-

matically and regularly.


P CCW mobile announced it has become the world’s first

mobile provider to broadcast real-time TV over its 3G net-

work, using Cell Multimedia Broadcast technology.

The service was demonstrated today by PCCW Executive

Director Alex Arena at a keynote address at the 2006

Broadband World Forum Asia, being held in Hong Kong.

PCCW will begin broadcasting programming from its IPTV

service, now TV, to its 3G mobile trial customer base, using

Cell Multimedia Broadcast technology. The technology, de-

veloped by Huawei Technologies, allows broadcasts of tele-

vision programming to 3G phones.

The service is being progressively rolled out throughout

Hong Kong, with deployment begun in Hong Kong’s MTR un-

derground railway system nearly complete. Deployment

throughout Hong Kong will be completed by end-June, mak-

ing mobile TV available to all 110,000 users on PCCW mo-

bile’s 3G trial.

“This is a significant innovation by PCCW, allowing us to lev-

erage our extensive content line-up to more people, across

more of our platforms, fixed and mobile,” PCCW Executive

Director Alex Arena said. “We are excited to bring this

groundbreaking 3G technology to our customers – another

world first for us.”

Cell Multimedia Broadcast technology allows continuous

broadcast feeds of TV programming over the 3G mobile

network, reaching many more people simultaneously than

other current 3G technologies. The technology is ideal for

high density urban areas, including underground railways

and other forms of public transport.

With broadcast technology, network capacity can support

large numbers of concurrent users with minimal impact on

the network loading, allowing for cost-effective delivery.

The service is easy to use, with one-click access on the mo-

bile handset.

Initial program offers over the mobile network will include

now TV’s Cantonese-language Business News Channel and

other news and sports content. Other entertainment and

infotainment programming will be added in time.

Sports content from ESPN STAR Sports will be available in

two weeks time, including ESPN’s ever-popular SportsCen-

ter news program. Sports event content from Sportev, in-

cluding action, from next season’s Barclays English Premier

League (2006/07), will be available when the football sea-

son begins in August.

PCCW delivers high quality content to customers over sev-

eral platforms: now TV, PCCW mobile, NGFL, Netvigator

broadband and now.com.hk.

PCCW’s now TV was the world’s first commercially de-

ployed IPTV network. Launched in August 2003, it is still

the largest IPTV service in the world, with more than

550,000 customers, and representing more than 25 per-

cent of homes.

The mobile TV service expands on the current 3G multi-

media capabilities which include location based services,

music video, full track and ringtone downloads, chatting and

blogging services, local and international news, a full range

of financial information and services such as stock quotes,

investment tips from renowned investment commentators,

interactive games, sports and betting services and a host

of other lifestyle-related infotainment services.

PCCW launches broadcast real-time TV to mobile PCCW mobile first in world to broadcast real-time TV over 3G network

By PCCW Limited

PEOPLES “Just Handset Shop” Enriching Customers’ Shopping Experience

By China Mobile Peoples Telephone Co Limited

P EOPLES is always committed to delivering

superior customer care and quality mobile ser-

vices and products. Recently, the Company in-

troduced a new shopping concept “Just Handset

Shop” at its 24 retai l shops whereby both PEO-

PLES and non-PEOPLES customers are welcomed

to trade-in any old handsets for the latest mod-

els and enjoy privi leged discount, without obl ig-

ing to sign up any service plan.

The newly designed PEOPLES “Just Handset Shop”

adopts a modern and stylish interior décor in a more

spacious and relaxing environment.

In addition to showcasing a rich array of trendy

handsets, the “Just Handset Shop” also carries a

wide selection of handset accessories including

memory cards and bluetooth devices. To provide

an al l-rounded shopping experience, other ser-

vices such as subscription, sell ing of prepaid

products and bil l payment are also provided for

enhanced convenience.


Data Source: OFTA, HKSAR (14/11/2006)


Key Telecommunications Statistics

Telecommunications Services Quantity Mobile network operators (Oct 2006) 5

Wireline-based local fixed telecommunications network services (FTNS) operators (Sept 2006) 10

Wireless-based local FTNS operators (Oct 2006) 1

FTNS operators for distribution of domestic free TV programme service (Oct 2006) 2

Satellite-based external FTNS operators (Oct 2006) 6

Cable-based external FTNS operators (Oct 2006) 20

External telecommunications services operators (Oct 2006) 247

Household fixed line penetration rate (Aug 2006) 92%

Mobile subscriber penetration rate (Aug 2006) 131.4%

Mobile subscribers (Aug 2006) 9,192,588

2.5G and 3G mobile subscribers (Aug 2006) 2,119,621

Internet Services Quantity Internet service providers (Oct 2006) 183

Registered customer accounts with dial-up access (estimated) (Aug 2006) 952,351

Registered customer accounts with broadband access (estimated) (Aug 2006) 1,705,173

Household broadband penetration rate (Aug 2006) 67%

C A H K C O R N E R


What’s Up The 11th ATIE Forum at ITU Telecom World 2006

T The 11th ATIE forum was held very successfully on 6

December 2006 at the Hong Kong China Pavilion of ITU Tele-

com World 2006. We had received over 250 registrations

from overseas, Mainland China and Hong Kong. Special thanks

to China Association of Communications Enterprises and

Guangdong Communication Industry Association who led 100

ICT practitioners from China to join the forum.

The main objectives of the Forum are to exchange information

and opinions, and to explore the course of mutual cooperation

among participating associations to promote the telecom in-

dustry. The networking luncheon could definitely serve this

purpose where the participants from different countries and

regions met, shared their experiences and exchanged their

business cards.

We had the honor to invite Mr. Wong Wing Ping, Secretary

for Commerce, Industry and Technology, Hong Kong, and Mr.

Liu Liqing, Chairman of China Association of Communications

Enterprises, China, be the opening officiating guests. We also

had Mr. Wen Ku, Director General of Department of Science

and Technology, Ministry of Information Industry, China, and

representatives from 6 countries and regions to give the par-

ticipants informative and excellent presentations. Presenta-

tion materials can be downloaded from CAHK website, http://

www.cahk.hk/alliances/atie.html#eleven.

2007 Official Guide to Communications in Hong Kong

W ith the supports from Commerce, Industry and Tech-

nology Bureau (CITB), Office of the Telecommunications Au-

thority (OFTA), Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC),

CAHK’s members and other very supportive parties, the edito-

rial work of CAHK’s biennial publication, 2007 Official Guide to Communications in Hong Kong, has already been completed.

To celebrate the ITU Telecom World 2006 to be held in Hong

Kong, this publication is also titled as ‘ITU Telecom World

2006 Special Edition’.

There have articles review and look into the future of the in-

dustry, covering the topics of Industry Overview, ITU Tele-com World 2006, Telecom Network, Mobile Services and

Broadcasting and Entertainment. Also, the most valuable

section of the publication, CAHK Member Directory, pro-

vides the readers informative and useful information of the

prominent communications industry players in Hong Kong.

Complimentary copies of this publication were distributed to

the delegates in the ITU Telecom World 2006 as a souvenir.

Apart from the complimentary copies distribution, copies of

this publication are sold at the TDC Bookshop and some

large bookshops in Hong Kong.

CAHK Golf Challenge Autumn 2006

T he biannual Green Meeting, CAHK Golf Challenge Au-tumn 2006, was held at the Shenzhen Golf Club, China on 17

November 2006.

We are pleased to announce the winners of the different prizes as follow: Longest Drive - Mr. Dominic Leung from PCCW Ltd.

Closest to Pin - Mr. Ken Lau from TraxComm Ltd.

Best Gross Score - Mr. Dai Ren Fei from China Unicom In-

ternational Ltd.

Best Net Score - Mr. Hubert Ng from Hong Kong CSL Ltd.

Hearty congratulations to Mr. Dai Ren Fei and Mr. Hubert

Ng on their good results and have been the winners of this

tournament for the consecutive three times.

Mr. Hubert Ng (right) was presenting the prize to Mr. Dai Ren Fei

Continued ITAHK Corner

2006 Guangdong-Hong Kong Telecommunications Seminar

W ireless Data Communications Workshop, organized by

CAHK, was successfully held on 27 September 2006 at the Hong

Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

In the workshop, the guest speakers coming from Beijing, Guang-

zhou, Taiwan and Hong Kong shared with us on the topics regard-

ing wireless data communications development in the Greater

China. Mr. MH Au from OFTA shared with us on the regulatory

issues, Prof. Lu Ting Jie from Beijing University of Posts and

Telecommunications presented the wireless data communications

development in China, Dr. Jessica Chow from Taipei City Govern-

ment shared the case of city-wide WiFi and WiMax based net-

work in Taipei City, Mr. Xu Jien Feng from China Telecom Co. Ltd.

Guangzhou Research Institute presented the Philosophy of Build-

ing CN2. Of course, we also had speakers from Hong Kong cover-

ing research findings, manufacturing, service solution and experi-

ence sharing.

The speakers’

presentation ma-

terials are avail-

able for

download, please

go to http://

www.cahk.hk/

activities/

presentation.htm.

2006 Guangdong-

Hong Kong Tele-

communications

Seminar

T he ‘2006

G u a n g d o n g - H o n g

Kong Telecommunica-

tions Seminar’ organ-

ized by the Guang-

dong Communications

Association, Guang-

dong Communication

Industry Association

and CAHK was suc-

cessfully held


Panel discussion session

The delegation were visiting Guangdong Mobile

Mr. Hubert Chan, Chairman of CAHK, delivered the Opening Remarks

Panel Discussion led by Mr. Franky Lai (1st on the right) Mr. Hubert Chan, Chairman of CAHK, (left) was presenting the prize to Mr. Hubert Ng

Continued CAHK Corner

Living the Digital World

L uncheon, Living the Digital World, organized by CAHK,

WTIA, HKWDC was successfully held on 29 August 2006 at

the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel. Dr. Tim Kelly, Head,

Strategy and Policy Unit of International Telecommunication

Union (ITU), shared topic of Living the Digital World. There

were over 120 participants coming from government depart-

ments, communications industry and media joined this lunch-

eon.

Welcome New Member Welcome the following member who has already joined

CAHK as Full Member:

• CNLink Networks (BVI) Limited

• TVB PAY VISION Limited

• Juniper Networks (Hong Kong) Limited

• Equinix Hong Kong Limited

• ChinaMotion Telecare (HK) Limited

• New Digital Noise (N.D.N.) Limited

Welcome the following member who has already joined

CAHK as Associate Individual Member:

• Ms Miranda Chan c/o Radio Television Hong Kong

Call for Paper Next Submission Date Tentative Circulation Date

Mid March 2007 End March 2007

The New Services & Products Bulletin offers excellent op-

portunities for its members to exchange new information.

Paper should not be more than 1000 words and no Commer-

cial Advertisement is allowed. You are highly encouraged to

submit more photos or graphics in jpeg format to attract

viewing. Please submit your paper by email to [email protected].

CAHK has the sole right to decide whether to publish the

article.

For any enquiry, please contact CAHK.

Tel: (852) 2504 2732

Fax: (852) 2504 2752

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cahk.hk

Manager: Elky Chan

Admin Assistant: Cookie Ko


Dr. Tim Kelly was delivering the keynote speech

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